Edwinah Atusingwize
College of Health Sciences, Bahrain
24 Papers
4 Citations
Edwinah Atusingwize is an academic researcher from College of Health Sciences, Bahrain. The author has contributed to research in topics: Medicine & Public health. The author has an hindex of 5, co-authored 14 publications. Previous affiliations of Edwinah Atusingwize include Makerere University.
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Papers
Operationalizing the One Health Approach in Uganda: Challenges and Opportunities
Esther Buregyeya,Edwinah Atusingwize,Peninah Nsamba,David Musoke,Irene Naigaga,John David Kabasa,Hellen Amuguni,William Bazeyo +7 more
TL;DR: Major achievements and challenges of OH implementation are presented, and urgent efforts should be made through government support to address current and related future challenges.
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Community health workers' involvement in the prevention and control of non-communicable diseases in Wakiso District, Uganda
David Musoke,Edwinah Atusingwize,Deborah Ikhile,Sarah Nalinya,Charles Ssemugabo,Grace Biyinzika Lubega,Damilola Omodara,Rawlance Ndejjo,Linda Gibson +8 more
TL;DR: In this paper, a cross-sectional study using mixed methods was conducted which involved a structured questionnaire among 485 community health workers, and 6 focus group discussions (FGDs) among community members.
The role of environmental health in One Health: A Uganda perspective
TL;DR: Environmental Health professionals should be involved as stakeholders in local, national and global One Health initiatives because EHPs play an important role in disease surveillance, prevention and control.
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Use of biomass fuels predicts indoor particulate matter and carbon monoxide concentrations; evidence from an informal urban settlement in Fort Portal city, Uganda
Winnifred K. Kansiime,Richard K. Mugambe,Edwinah Atusingwize,Solomon Tsebeni Wafula,Vincent Nsereko,Tonny Ssekamatte,Aisha Nalugya,Eric N. Coker,John C. Ssempebwa,John Bosco Isunju +9 more
TL;DR: In this paper , the authors assessed household characteristics that predict the concentrations of PM 2.5 and CO within households in an informal settlement in Fort Portal City, Uganda and found that cooking with charcoal resulted in higher CO in the living area.
Lessons from a community based interdisciplinary learning exposure: benefits for both students and communities in Uganda.
Esther Buregyeya,Edwinah Atusingwize,Peninah Nsamba,Christine K. Nalwadda,Jimmy Osuret,Patrick Kalibala,Ronald Nuwamanya,Samuel George Okech,Tonny Ssekamatte,Sarah Nitumusiima,Timothy Wakabi,Winnie Bikaako,Agnes Yawe,Irene Naigaga,Juvenal Kagarama,John David Kabasa,William Bazeyo +16 more
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors present students' experiences and their contributions to the communities of attachment, including their understanding and appreciation of One Health concept, their experiences and gains from the multi-disciplinary field attachment, students contribution to the community, and challenges faced by the students.